Manicure with foil

What do not the masters of nail design invent? Fashion designers are offered to represent an entire work of art on a nail plate or to make inlay with precious stones, feathers, rhinestones, flowers and other improvised means are also used. And not so long ago, fashion also included manicure with the help of foil. Let's take a closer look at its technology.

What kind of foil to choose?

Let's say right away that the one you use for cooking in the oven will not work. It is better to go straight to the store with accessories for manicure and choose those samples that you like. In the range of available foil sheets with a smooth or embossed coating. Also, you can choose any color, from classic gold and silver to bright red and blue.

Pay attention to the type of product. Professional masters make a manicure with the help of foil, made in the form of thin sheets. With such material it is not easy to work, as it can easily tear and deform. For beginners, we recommend choosing a transfer foil for nails. It is made in the form of sheets with a substrate of dense material. It is easy to cut, and also fasten on the nail plate.

Also, to perform this nail design you will need glue, manicure sticks and acrylic paint. Do not do without fixing varnish. Glue buy in a specialized store. It can be produced in the form of a liquid, which must be applied with a brush, or in the form of a pencil.

Manicure with foil for business woman

If you think that gloss on the nails is incompatible with office work, then you are mistaken. We offer you a variation on the theme of the French manicure, which ideally fits into the strict image of a business lady.

Choose a varnish of calm color, and also a foil in tone. Apply a colored coating to the nail and wait until it dries. Next, using glue, mark a wide strip along the edge of the nail. On this surface, carefully using a wooden stick, paste a piece of foil and press it tightly to the nail. Excess material must be cut with scissors. Fix all this magnificence with a clear varnish. Make a manicure more playful you can by gluing the foil diagonally. Experiments are welcome.

Manicure with foil for trips to the club

That's exactly where it's definitely not forbidden to shine, since it's in night establishments. Although with the manicure that we want to offer you, you can go anywhere. Your original nail design will definitely not go unnoticed in any situation.

Nails, completely covered with shiny foil, will attract hundreds of looks. You can do this in two ways. The first option is simple and takes a little time. Cut ten plates of foil into the size of each nail. Now apply a clear or colored lacquer. Then cover the whole surface of the nail with glue and stick a piece of foil as flat as possible. Transparent varnish will complete your work.

If you want to look brighter, then use the second option. Cut the foil into small pieces, you can use a material of several colors. Then we repeat the same procedure as in the previous case. You will get an interesting mosaic on the nails. Each piece can be traced along the contour with acrylic paint, this will add a graphic to the drawing.

Manicure with the help of foil for artificial nails

Masters offer gel nail extensions to those whom nature has not rewarded with such wealth. Pros and cons of this option will not be discussed, but about the use of foil in this case we'll talk.

The essence of building up is that with the help of special tips and gel the master forms a nail plate. The length and shape can be any. At the same time, between layers of the gel, you can arrange everything that your heart desires. If you use pieces of foil on the tip of the nail, you can get a very original flickering effect.